- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 5 in kitchen, shelves over prep in various areas.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Green beans 103°, lo mien pasta 111° in prep table hot holding unit. Working on reheating to 165°. Lo mien noodles 135°, green beans 105
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10/14/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 5 in kitchen, shelves over prep in various areas.
- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Black ball cap on shelf over prep. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: wanton mix 47°, chicken 47°, beef 47°, pasta 47°, cut vegetables 47°.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Beef, chicken, broccoli, Chinese cabbage and pasta. Just made so time was discernible, stickers to be added.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Green beans 103°, lo mien pasta 111° in prep table hot holding unit. Working on reheating to 165°.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef on cart during prep. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In make table in kitchen on cook line, beef 50° Szechuan chicken 47°.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. First aid supplies stored over make table in kitchen. Quat tablets stored over make table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
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10/13/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Pans of food on walk-in cooler floor under shelves) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. (Rice sitting under shelf in dish area not covered) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Employee restroom) **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. (Both cardboard dumpsters open with cardboard sitting on the ground) **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Tuna 45°f, eel 46°f)
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (Employee restroom) **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. (Employee restroom) **Repeat Violation**
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5/20/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Employee restroom)
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. (In employee restroom)
- Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. (Hot water handle at hand wash sink in kitchen)
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. (Raw chicken over RTE shrimp) **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. (Area around nozzles)
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (Employee restroom)
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. (Employee restroom)
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1/30/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. (In storage area across from cashier area)
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. (Lid for panko cracked)
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. (Sauces on cook Line not covered - sweet and sour, general sauce, etc.)
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. (Under shelves)
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
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10/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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3/29/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/19/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic bins in storage area. **Warning**
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic bins in storage area. **Warning**
- No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No completed certificates on file. **Warning**
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins in storage area. **Warning**
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Flip top units in kitchen. **Warning**
- Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Comminuted meat in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Two missing at outdoor hose bibb. **Warning**
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2/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic bins in storage area. **Warning**
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Basin in employee restroom blocked by sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Light not functioning. Under hood. **Warning**
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic bins in storage area. **Warning**
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
- Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No completed certificates on file. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Sugar stored in employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Fish in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrub pads in basin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Observed large buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins in storage area. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Comminuted meat in flip top cooler 50?F. Moved to Walk in unit for rapid cooling. Lo Mein noodles in walk in cooler 49-55?. Stop sale. **Warning**
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Flip top units in kitchen. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Comminuted meat in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Lo Mein, 5 bags 49-55? **Warning**
- Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear identifying label. Sanitizer bucket behind sushi bar and at wait station. **Warning**
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Two missing at outdoor hose bibb. **Warning**
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
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11/19/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. "0" ppm
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Using metal scrubbers to clean woks.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine strips needed.
- Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Quat strips needed.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood Filters
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds. (about 5-10 seconds) 3 cooks
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Beef Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cream cheese in walkin cooler
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. mold-like buildup
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. WD 40 over prep table. Soap on prep table and soap over clean dish drain board. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Original proof of required employee training not provided for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.noodles in the walkin cooler
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
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4/16/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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12/2/2011 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/20/2011 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee cutting onions. Repeat Violation.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Transport cart
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. beverages and sauce
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. soap on top of wine.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
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8/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. "0" ppm Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. fresh salamon
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. chicken being prep stored in front of handwash sink
- Critical - No orignal proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Original certificates required.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. metal banded
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving under prep tables.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employees not washing hands when changing gloves.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. less than 20 seconds
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. Basting brushes handles burnt
- Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. chicken
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Bar reachin cooler. Fish 45, cream cheese 45, and fish 44 degrees f Reachin cooler fish 45-50 degrees f Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Plastic food containers.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Repeat Violation.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fish used for sushi not labeled with common name. Repeat Violation.
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5/10/2011 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked noodles in cooler. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed sushi fish not labeled with common name.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit fish at sushi bar 46.5 and 50. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above noodles 130 on steam table. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit chicken above beef.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor soy sauce.
- Critical. Observed paper towel used as a food-contact surface. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface under cutting board. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled when changing areas. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions missing year.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue grill cooler.
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at all sinks. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
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8/23/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked tofu Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken at 91.Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours pasta in walkin. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs above sauces.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor ice.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area in freezer.
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface inside sushi rice container.
- Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area open cup in freezer.
- Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable foil on rice container.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets all units.
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored souffle cups not inverted. Corrected On Site.
- Observed water draining onto floor surface front reachin cooler.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food by kitchen door.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle by soda machine.
- Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
- Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.
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6/17/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Till next routine inspection.
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1/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be kept frozen for 7 days.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked noodles,chicken.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit seafood in sushi case 52-54.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above beef and chicken sitting on counter.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Do not use until able to maintain 41 or below.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in freezer.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water at sink. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container rice.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice shoot.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface hood filters.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface fan guard in walkin.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination unwrapped straws.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing towel and scubbie in sink.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food soap by wok.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle blue cleaner up front.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
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1/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface hood filters.
- Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom.
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8/5/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit dairy 45,pasta 46 walkin cooler
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures walkin cooler.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container flour.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface hood filters.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing scrubbie in sink.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust fan guard walkin
- No copy of latest inspection report.
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8/4/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 3/11/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/5/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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